varu toraaraa axe handle

• • axe handle
  • • tools & weapons

  • • Example 8980:
      

      O naono o kikisi, na vigu inu ni riori bara na paku riori bona varu toraaraa.

      The strong wood is used for building houses and making the handles of axes. (i.e. the wood of the mahagany tree called kore)

      Source: Joy 19W 072

    • Example 8981:
      

      O naono bona na pakupaku riori bona varu toraaraa bara sua hupihupi vunuu

      This tree (the marabai, a garcinia species) is used for making axe handles and wooden combs. (lit. hair combing comb)

      Source: Sii 31W 058

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• See also:
  • marabai a tree that grows to about 20 m, often forming the understorey of the forest canopy. I
  • toraaraa axe
  • varu weapon